Search for dissertations about: "Supplier base"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words Supplier base.

  2. 1. Initiating and developing a supplier base in a new context

    Author : Nojan Najafi; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; economies; emerging country sourcing; supply network; interdependencies; involvement; China sourcing.; global sourcing; collaboration; supplier base development; Supplier base;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore the initiation and development of a supplier base in a new context from the perspective of a firm. An abductive approach was used to make a case study of the development of a supplier base in China by a Swedish firm, FlexLink. READ MORE

  4. 2. Strategic sourcing in the age of e-business : prerequisites in manufacturing industries

    Author : Seth Jonsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Purchasing; Sourcing; Relationship; Negotiation; Supplier base; E-business; Value; Loyalty; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : Strategic sourcing (i.e. relationship, sourcing and negotiation strategies) has, by the introduction of the Internet and e-business, get hold of a variety of possibilities supporting the classical sourcing guiding principle, such as electronic marketplaces, reversed e-auctions, online communication tools, software agents and the like. READ MORE

  5. 3. Knowledge Integration and Innovation in Buyer-Supplier Collaborations

    Author : David T. Rosell; Nicolette Lakemond; Cecilia Enberg; Johan Frishammar; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Knowledge integration; innovation; buyer-supplier collaborations; NPD;

    Abstract : Research indicates buyer-supplier collaborations in new product development (NPD) can have a positive impact on innovation. From a knowledge based view, it is argued that suppliers add a complementary knowledge base that is combined with the buyer’s knowledge. READ MORE

  6. 4. Meeting increased logistical demands : Developing as a small- and medium-sized system supplier

    Author : Inga-Lill Carlsson; Mats Abrahamsson; Håkan Aronsson; Jens Hultman; Lars Bengtsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : Many subcontractors choose to implement a strategy of “system supply” in order to meetincreasing global competition. They are then confronted with increased demands to take agreater overall responsibility in this role. READ MORE

  7. 5. The effects of modeling requirements in early phases of buyer-supplier relations

    Author : Göran Backlund; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : This work is an attempt to attack waste of resources during development of embedded systems. Modern systems, in aircraft or automobiles, constantly grow in complexity and also become more integrated. READ MORE